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Ag Economy Barometer falls 18 points in April 2019
Yet, 71% of respondents expect trade war with China to resolved in a way that benefits agriculture. The Ag Economy Barometer declined 18 points in April to a reading of 115. The decline in the index...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 7, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about sun screen chemicals, an autonomous research farm, Great Lakes water levels and wild animals in sports nets. A small study says the chemicals in sun screen are being absorbed...
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Higher tariffs put soybean growers in a predicament
American Soybean Association urges Trump administration to hold off on additional tariffs on China and rapidly conclude trade negotiations. U.S. Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer said May 6 that...
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Study: U.S. grain exports support 271,000 jobs
U.S. Grains Council, National Corn Growers Association analysis examines benefits of grain exports. An analysis commissioned by the U.S. Grains Council and the National Corn Growers Association found...
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Trump's tariff threat finds unlikely ally
Republicans wonder if they should stand by 'Tariff Man.' by Steven T. DennisPresident Donald Trump’s threat to impose massive new tariffs on China Friday has fractured Senate Republicans, with many...
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From rodeo goat tying to South Dakota Secretary of Agriculture
Q&A: Kim Vanneman is the first woman to hold the ag secretary post in South Dakota. In December, Gov. Kristy Noem named Kim Vanneman to be South Dakota’s Secretary of Agriculture.“Kim is very...
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USDA provides loans for 20 community facility projects
USDA funding will help rural communities make infrastructure improvements. USDA is investing $68 million to build or improve community facilities and essential services for nearly 715,000 rural...
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Dairy Margin Coverage signup begins June 17
Dairy producers who elect a DMC coverage level between $9 and $9.50 would be eligible for a payment for January, February and March 2019. The third payment has been triggered for dairy producers who...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 8, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about continuing flooding, as well as flood recovery and the annual letter carrier food drive on Saturday. Flood woes continue across the heartland. The Illinois River has been...
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New soil health initiative unveiled
Corteva and The Nature Conservancy collaborate to improve agriculture’s productivity and the environment’s health. Corteva Agriscience, the agriculture division of DowDuPont, on May 7 announced a...
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Growers prepare for spotted lanternfly onslaught
Wine grape growers in eastern Pennsylvania saw major losses from the pest last year. Darv Levengood, owner of Manatawny Creek Winery and Vineyard in Douglassville, Pa., isn’t banking on a bumper crop...
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POET campaign urges federal support for ethanol
World's largest biofuels producer purchases six-figure campaign. POET, LLC, is launching a major advertising campaign urging leaders in the nation’s capital to confront the economic crisis in rural...
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Native fungi are targeting spotted lanternfly
Researchers hopeful that discovery will lead to natural decline of invasive pest. Two fungal pathogens could potentially curb spotted lanternfly, an invasive insect that has New York vineyard owners...
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Avera’s Farmer’s Stress Hotline offers mental health aid
Avera Medical Group offers a confidential, free 24-7 hotline to help farmers. If a friend or loved one has diabetes or high blood pressure and their current diet or medications aren’t working, you...
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China warns it will retaliate if Trump follows through on tariff threat
Trump has said he will raise tariffs on $200 billion of Chinese goods from 10% to 25% Friday. by Shannon Pettypiece and Ye XieThe U.S. and China sent conflicting signals over trade, with President...
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System links diverse information into single tool
Farmers Edge has launched its In-Cab Tool, which pulls together data from multiple machines. If there’s one lament farmers share when talking ag technology, it’s the challenge of bringing together...
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MORNING Midwest Digest, May 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about measles, more rain, a new use for an old plant and a baby boom at a Nebraska hospital. The number of measles cases continues to rise. More rain fell across the heartland...
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5 changes to NRCS programs
Comment on the proposed changes through July 5, 2019. USDA’s Natural Resources Conservation Service is making changes regarding technical input in conservation programs.“NRCS is committed to...
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MIDDAY Midwest Digest, May 9, 2019
Max Armstrong talks about more rain and flooding, compaction problems, markets and unhappy Ford customers. Rain and flooding continue from Wisconsin to Texas.Agronomists warn farmers to make sure soil...
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CNH leader says trade tension is 'poison for us'
U.S. trade drama is negative, CEO Hubertus Muehlhaeuser says, while his Brexit outlook is more positive. by Lydia Mulvany and Isis AlmeidaThe absence of trade deals has the potential to be...
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